
The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-th... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1636 | Founded | a year ago |
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Coming up… an interview with hard rock singer Mark Slaughter on his band, Slaughter's biggest hit: Fly to the Angels. It’s one of the most gut-wrenching songs of its time that came from very tragic circumstances. Mark had come off tour and called up... more
Some of rock’s greatest songs never make the album. Instead, they get buried in a vault and forgotten for decades. Today I’m going to unearth some of the greatest songs that should’ve been massive hits, but they were never released. It’s a goldmine, ... more
Today I have a new show for ya all. Ya know, sometimes the music industry can seem more like a blood sport than an art form. For every legendary band forged in brotherhood, there's a back-alley betrayal that left someone burning in the wreckage. On t... more
Tommy James was the leader of one of the most successful acts of the 60s, Tommy James and the Shondells. Together they had 14 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 from 1965 to 1970. But it all came crashing down for Tommy when, at what ended up as ... more
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How do you get all your information? It’s amazing I’ve enjoyed the prof of rock for a while on YouTube now I get to enjoy him loud and proud in the car. 3 chords and the truth. If it’s to loud your to old !
Here’s a show idea best 1st dance songs. Those songs that take you back to 7th, 8th grade all the way to your senior prom in the 80s. Ie. When in roam or I just died in your arms tonight. I think it would make a great show.
My favorite movie soundtrack is from Valley Girl. If you do a second edition, include that one
Professor - your show is a welcome start to my day. It keeps me entertained while I walk my dog. I love the history and behind the scenes stories about songs and groups I grew up with…and I’m old! Thanks for a great show and I hope you stick around for a very long time to come!!!
I absolutely love this podcast. Listen to it every morning when I walk my dogs. I find myself stopping to forward episodes to friends I grew up with. Great diversity of topics and great insights into the stories behind the music. I’ve been trying to come up with my top 10 song list based on that episode. I’ve shared that with my son and my father and several friends. Keep up the great work.
Outstanding Podcast! Easy to listen to and so very informative.
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A deep-dive history show that explores the stories, context, and people behind classic rock and pop hits. Episodes mix behind-the-scenes production details, artist anecdotes, and cultural moments to reveal how enduring songs were crafted, released, and received. Listeners can expect expansive interviews, archival storytelling, and thoughtful analyses of iconic tracks and the eras that shaped them. A notable strength is the host's ability to connect minute studio details to bigger cultural narratives, making nostalgia feel current and informative.
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Professor of Rock launched a year ago and published 1636 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Professor of Rock include:
1. Felix Cavaliere
2. Benny Mardones
3. Greg Phillinganes
4. Paul McCartney
5. Steve Lukather
6. David Pak
7. Leonard Bernstein
8. Paul Shaffer
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